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Lucifer

Male

Meaning

Means "bringing light", derived from Latin lux "light" and ferre "to bring". In Latin this name originally referred to the morning star, Venus, but later became associated with the chief angel who rebelled against God's rule in heaven (see Isaiah 14:12). In later literature, such as the Divine Comedy (1321) by Dante and Paradise Lost (1667) by John Milton, Lucifer became associated with Satan himself.

Origin

Latin

Pronunciation

/ˈluːsɪfər/

Traits associated with the name Lucifer:

Dogs named Lucifer tend to be loving, strong-willed, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Lucifer?

Naming your dog Lucifer does not necessarily say anything about you. It could be that you simply like the name or have a fondness for the character from literature or television. Ultimately, it is up to you to decide what it says about you.

Is Lucifer a good dog name?

Lucifer has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Lucifer isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Lucifer is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Lucifer was, in the past month, the 637th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Lucifer is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Lucifer was viewed 94 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Lucifer's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Lucifer is most adored in Connecticut, Arizona and Oregon.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Georgia, Texas and North Carolina.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Lucifer.

Lucifer is found in these categories:

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Associations with darkness, rebellion, and the supernatural make this name reminiscent of the macabre literary genre.

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